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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.00, 1,037.74 and 453.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.00, 1,037.74 and 453.28 is: 625.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.00 : 1,037.74 = 453.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.00/1,037.74 = 453.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.00x = 1,037.74 × 453.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.00x = 470,379.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,379.33/752.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.51

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